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Emerald Shores Elementary School

404 Emerald Rd
Ocala, FL 34472

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Emerald Shores Elementary School serves 607 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Emerald Shores Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Emerald Shores Elementary School's student population of 607 students has grown by 16% over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

607 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Emerald Shores Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Emerald Shores Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#2926 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Emerald Shores Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

30%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

52%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

27%

35%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

31%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

33%

36%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.72

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Emerald Shores Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

78%

50%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Emerald Shores Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Marion School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emerald Shores Elementary School's ranking?

Emerald Shores Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What schools are Emerald Shores Elementary School often compared to?

Emerald Shores Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greenway Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend Emerald Shores Elementary School?

607 students attend Emerald Shores Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

33% of Emerald Shores Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerald Shores Elementary School?

Emerald Shores Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Emerald Shores Elementary School offer ?

Emerald Shores Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Emerald Shores Elementary School part of?

Emerald Shores Elementary School is part of Marion School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break - No School

March 13, 2023 (Monday)

Last Day of School

May 26, 2023 (Friday)

First Day of School - Students Return

August 10, 2023 (Thursday)

Thanksgiving Break - No School

November 20, 2023 (Monday)

Classes Resume - First Day of Semester 2

January 04, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 607 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 67%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education